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UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Open Framework Preliminary Market Engagement

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, based in London, overseeing the "UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Open Framework Preliminary Market Engagement". It is currently in the planning stage with a key milestone scheduled for 28th November 2025, when a webinar is planned. Businesses are invited to express their interest by 11th November 2025 to participate in this event. The upcoming tender targets the medical and pharmaceutical industry category, particularly focusing on diagnostic kits and laboratory equipment. The procurement is conducted under a future framework agreement with a total value of £7.5 billion and is set to commence on 1st July 2026, concluding on 30th June 2034.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics, laboratory services, and related equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this initiative particularly advantageous due to the project's structure encouraging diverse participation. Enterprises with expertise in the provision and maintenance of diagnostic and research equipment are well-suited to compete, as the framework encompasses a wide array of CPV codes, including biochemical analysers, diagnostic kits, and laboratory services. Engaging in this process can significantly enhance business prospects through a sustained procurement agreement spanning eight years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA Diagnostics and Research Open Framework Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

UKHSA is notifying the marketplace that a tender for the Diagnostics and Research Open Framework will take place soon and invites suppliers to attend a webinar in mid-November 2025, on the framework. Interested suppliers are invited to register their interest by responding to the Microsoft form, included in the notice, no later than 11/11/2025 to receive an MS Teams invite for the Webinar, should they wish to attend. Please refer to Project C397748 in Atamis for more information and to access the full preliminary market engagement notice and documents. https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000lZi80IAC&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= Please direct any questions through our e-sourcing portal, linked above.

Planning Information

Following the publication of the PIN 2024/S 000-040856, UKHSA is notifying the marketplace that a tender for the Diagnostics and Research Framework will take place soon and invites suppliers to attend a webinar on the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069968-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38431000 - Detection apparatus

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

38434000 - Analysers

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

38434510 - Cytometers

38434520 - Blood analysers

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

38434550 - Blood-cell counters

38434570 - Haematology analysers

38434580 - Immunoassay analysers

38436100 - Mechanical shakers

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50411000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

50413000 - Repair and maintenance services of checking apparatus

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

50433000 - Calibration services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,250,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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